During the 2010s, AFD Group became known internationally for its interpretations of celebrated figures from the worlds of entertainment, fashion, and royalty. Rather than treating the fashion doll simply as a toy, the artists approached it as a miniature portrait — a carefully constructed composition in which sculpting, painting, hairstyling, costume, and styling were brought together to recreate the presence of the original subject.

 

Among the studio’s most notable works were its portraits of the Spanish Royal Family. In 2015, AFD Group presented its first OOAK interpretation of Queen Letizia, inspired by her distinctive appearance and celebrated sense of style. The figure attracted considerable attention within the international fashion-doll collecting community. The portrait of King Felipe VI followed, and in 2019 AFD Group completed the royal portrait series with a representation of Princess Leonor.

 

The studio’s repertoire extended far beyond royalty. Figures inspired by such icons as Marilyn Monroe, Madonna, Raffaella Carrà, Monica Bellucci, Marlene Dietrich, Sara Montiel, Lady Gaga, Alla Pugacheva, Ajda Pekkan and other celebrated personalities demonstrated the breadth of its artistic interests. Each character was approached individually, with particular attention given to facial expression, hairstyle, makeup, silhouette, and the distinctive details of the clothing that form an essential part of a public figure’s visual identity.

 

For AFD Group, likeness was never simply a matter of reproducing facial features. It was an exercise in observation and interpretation — the attempt to capture the unmistakable impression of a person within the proportions and vocabulary of the fashion doll. Costumes were recreated or reinterpreted with equal care, allowing the finished figure to exist simultaneously as a portrait, a fashion object, and a piece of miniature sculpture.

 

The history of AFD Group continues today under a new name. AFD Group Dolls has evolved into A&D Dolls, carrying forward the artistic experience, craftsmanship, and distinctive vision developed through years of work with OOAK fashion dolls. While the name has changed, the creative philosophy remains rooted in the same pursuit of likeness, refinement, and individuality.

 

Today, A&D Dolls represents the continuation of that legacy, bringing together portraiture, fashion, craftsmanship, and miniature art. The works created under the AFD Group name remain an important part of the history — a record of its formative years and of the artistic journey that led to the creation of A&D Dolls as it exists today.